Details of delusional parasitosis vary among sufferers, but it is most commonly described as involving perceived parasites crawling upon or burrowing into the skin, sometimes accompanied by an actual physical sensation (known as formication). Sufferers may injure themselves in attempts to be rid of the parasites.
Perhaps one of the earliest trials in 1982, gave participants a dose of THC (1 mg/kg), followed by either a dose of valium or of CBD (0.5 mg/kg). The results suggested that CBD had a counteractive effect on THC stimulated anxiety.
Anxiety states--. Usual dose 10 mg, 2 â 3 times a day and up to 30 mg daily in divided doses. For severe symptoms 20 mg, 2 â 4 times a day. Maximun dose up to 100 mg daily in divided doses. Adjusted on an individual basis. Generally, duration of treatment should not be more than 4 weeks, including a tapering-off process.